Santa Cruz Island Tours & Cruises in 2025

from $4,400

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East-Central Islands

6 Day Itinerary aboard Beluga

• Explore El Junco Lagoon
• Visit the Research Center
• View lava tubes and lava flows
• Cruise through mangroves

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise around the Galapagos archipelago aboard the Beluga and learn about the wildlife and geological activity unique to this region. Snorkeling among marinelife, exploring the islands on foot, and visiting the Charles Darwin Research Center are all highlights included on this short cruise!

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from $8,335

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Best of Ecuador: Islands to the Highlands

13 Day Itinerary

• See wildlife and landscapes
• Hike to Sierra Negra Volcano
• See Los Gemelos volcanic sinkholes
• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Take canoe excursions
• Walk along a suspended bridge
• Spot a unique and elusive bear
• Visit Otavalo Market

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Quito / Quito

Activities

Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Local Market Visits, Biking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Ecuador in 13 days, from the Galápagos Islands to the Amazon and Andes. Explore Isla Isabela and Santa Cruz, spot wildlife at Sacha Lodge, and dive into Andean culture in Ibarra. Enjoy island activities, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes.

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from $129,450

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Private Charter - Island Circumnavigation Aboard Galapagos Horizon

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day private cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $10,989

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Western & Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Elite

• Visit the beautiful Junco Lagoon
• Bird watching at North Seymour
• Snorkel & Kayak across Tintoreras
• Discover Sierra Negra volcano

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal Airport / San Cristobal Interpretation Center

Activities

Whale Watching

Activity Level

Variable

Join the M/C Elite on a spectacular 8-day small ship cruise of the Galapagos Islands. Visit San Cristobal, North Seymour, Santa Cruz, Isabela, Fernandina, Rabida, Bartholomew and many more islands.

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from $9,445

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Island Circumnavigation

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• Discover Sullivan Bay's beauty
• Observe mola-mola sunfish
• Swim & snorel across Isabela Island
• Visit South Plaza Islands

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

This 8-day cruise offers incredible snorkeling, hiking, and kayaking adventures all around the Galapagos archipelago in style. Gourmet cuisine, the best guides, and spacious & stylish cabins guarantee a top-notch luxury cruising experience second to none.

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from $6,645

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Northern & Southern Islands

Roundtrip Baltra - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore lush Santa Cruz highland
• Marvel at blue-footed boobies
• Witness North Seymour's wildlife
• Explore Darwin Bay's mangrove trail

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set off on an 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel to explore the Northern and Southern Galapagos Islands. Witness unique wildlife, geological formations, and diverse landscapes. Discover giant tortoises, rare bird species, sea lion pups, and more, concluding at Black Turtle Cove before departing from Baltra Airport.

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from $6,645

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Western & Southern Islands

Baltra roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore Bachas Beach
• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
• Discover Elizabeth Bay's islets
• Observe flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day Western & Southern Islands cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel. Explore Bachas Beach, Dragon Hill for bright flamingos, Espinoza Point's cormorants, and Tagus Cove's trails and views. Activities include snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, hiking Sierra Negra Volcano, observing unique wildlife at Dragon Hill and Cormorant Point, and more!

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from $5,489

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Luxury Central Galapagos Islands Cruise

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/C Endemic

• Discover Bartholomew Island
• Snorkel around Floreana
• Explore North Seymour Island

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Variable

This luxury Galapagos cruise explores the central and eastern islands of the archipelago on the new Endemic Galapagos catamaran. Hike sea-side trails, admire volcanic formations, snorkel & sea kayak with sea lions & marine iguanas on this Galapagos tour of Baltra, Floreana, Santiago and North Seymour Islands.

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from $4,145

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Southern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Horizon

• View young and old tortoises
• Hike through San Cristobal
• Snorkel and swim with sea lions

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Board the brand new Galapagos Horizon on this spectacular 4-day sailing expedition and discover the breathtaking beauty of the incredible Galapagos Islands. Admire the clear waters, making it easy to find sea turtles, sea lions, stingrays and perhaps even white-tipped sharks.

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from $3,373

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Eastern Islands

8 Day Itinerary aboard Aida Maria

• Explore the beaches of Las Bachas
• Visit Black Turtle Cove
• Snorkel by Cerro Dragon
• Navigate around Kicker Rock

Starts / Ends

Baltra / San Cristobal Airport

Activity Level

Variable

Travel aboard the Aida Maria to the Galapagos Islands. Witness a sea turtle nesting area, swim with penguins, see a variety of birds and wildlife, and explore lava flows on this 8-day adventure.

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from $2,595

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Eastern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Monserrat

• Snorkel Lobos Island reef
• Explore Gardner Bay beach
• Visit Post Office Bay
• Observe waved albatross nesting

Starts / Ends

San Cristobal / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 4-day exciting cruise aboard M/Y Monserrat and enjoy the beautiful turquoise water and its incredible sea life that captures the best of the Galapagos wildlife. Visit the stunning San Cristobal, Gardner Bay, Cormorant Point, and many more.

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from $2,426

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Galapagos Central Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Corals

• Visit the Charles Darwin Station
• Explore Dragon Hill´s wildlife
• Snorkel & swim at Bartolome Island

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Galapagos' North Central islands on this four-day cruise and pay a visit to the Fausto Llerena Breeding Center, which is home to the Galapagos giant tortoise and was once home to the renowned Lonesome George. Stroll through pathways flanked by indigenous land iguanas, mockingbirds, Darwin's finches, or snorkel in clear waters.

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from $2,675

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Northern Islands

4 Day Itinerary aboard Archipel I

• Observe a large frigate bird colony
• Snorkel in wildlife-rich waters
• Climb Bartholomew's stairs

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

This itinerary allows your to experience the best of the northern islands in only 4 days. During this trip indulge yourself in the beauty of this unique archipelago, relax on a white coral sand beach, do some exploratory snorkeling, and walk over volcanic landscapes.

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from $21,980

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East & West Galapagos

Baltra - Santa Cruz - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit sea lions in Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

From Baltra to Santa Cruz, board Aqua Mare for an East and West Galapagos expedition that takes you to the most important sights of the Enchanted Islands. Tour El Barranco, Bahía Sullivan, Cerro Dragón, El Chato Giant Tortoise Reserve, Punta Suarez, Sante Fé, Puerto Ayora, Punta Cormorant, Punta Espinoza, North Seymour Island, and more.

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from $22,820

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West & East Galapagos

Santa Cruz - Baltra - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Mare

• Enjoy Daphne Island's view
• Visit Mosquera Islet
• Discover Caleta Tagus
• Explore Punta Moreno's lava rocks

Starts / Ends

Puerto Ayora / Punta Suarez

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

From Santa Cruz to Baltra, embark on the ultimate bucket-list East & West Galapagos voyage onboard Aqua Mare. Explore Floreana, Isabela, Santiago, Santa Cruz, Mosquera, Española, and Plaza Sur.

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from $10,588

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Islands Circumnavigation

15 Day Itinerary aboard Tip Top IV

• Snorkel & swim in North Seymour
• Observe marine turtle on Espumilla
• Hike to the Pitt Point
• Visit Sullivan Bay volcanic land

Activity Level

Variable

Adventure in the magic Galapagos Islands aboard Tip Top IV! Enjoy 15 days of travel in unique destinations. Observe the endemic wildlife in North Seymour, Darwin Bay (Genovesa), Vicente Roca Point (Isabela), Urbina Bay and others.

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from $93,450

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Private Charter - Western & Southern Islands Aboard Galapagos Angel

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore Bachas Beach
• Hike Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz
• Discover Elizabeth Bay's islets
• Observe flightless cormorants

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the Western & Southern Galapagos on a private 8-day cruise aboard the Galapagos Angel. Uncover Bachas Beach, Mosquera Islet's sea lions, Espinoza Point's cormorants, and Tagus Cove's vistas. Enjoy snorkeling at Devil’s Crown, hike Sierra Negra Volcano, and encounter unique wildlife at Dragon Hill and Cormorant Point.

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from $91,450

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Private Charter - Northern & Southern Islands Aboard Galapagos Angel

8 Day Itinerary aboard Galapagos Angel

• Explore lush Santa Cruz highland
• Marvel at blue-footed boobies
• Witness North Seymour's wildlife
• Explore Darwin Bay's mangrove trail

Starts / Ends

Baltra / Baltra

Activity Level

Variable

Set off on an 8-day private cruise and explore the Northern and Southern Galapagos Islands aboard the Galapagos Angel. Highlights include North Seymour's unique geology, El Barranco's species, Egas Port fur seals, and Suarez Point wildlife. Relax at Gardner Bay, Santa Fe's viewpoints, and discover Black Turtle Cove.

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